Features
Perspective: James, Zelnak were industry ‘titans’
Gus Edwards, who devoted 16 years of his career to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), spent considerable time around Vulcan Materials Co.'s Don James and Martin Marietta Materials Inc.'s Steve Zelnak during his tenure. To Edwards, James… Keep Reading
Operation aids in Florida freshwater conservation
Florida does not have a freshwater supply problem. But it does have serious freshwater storage problems. Palm Beach Aggregates is a core part of South Florida’s solution that could meet freshwater demands for Palm Beach and Broward counties for the… Keep Reading
Law could provide tax relief for aggregate producers
Once again, lawmakers waited until late in the year to pass another “extenders” bill. The new “Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015” retroactively extends the 50 or so temporary tax provisions that are routinely extended on a… Keep Reading
Organization connects community and aggregates industry
Project Cornerstone was formed in April 2014 to serve as a bridge between the community and the industry it knows little about. The San Diego-based organization aims to educate people about the importance of aggregates, and its main goals are… Keep Reading
Operation’s owners preserve, refurbish historic equipment
Bulldozers. Cranes. Crushers. Dump trucks. Equipment is seemingly everywhere at Lakeside Sand & Gravel, a family-owned operation in Mantua, Ohio. Only a handful of the machines on site are the kind you’ll typically find operating in a modern-day sand or… Keep Reading
2015 fatality overview, avoiding injuries in the future
Mining deaths were at a record low in 2015. Twenty-eight people died across the mining industry, with 17 of the deaths occurring in metal and nonmetal mines. The decline reflects advances in safety consciousness, training and regulatory compliance. To further… Keep Reading
Historic quarry thrives at in-town location
The pink hue pops even in the blackest asphalt around Sioux Falls, S.D., deriving from the region’s rich quartzite deposits. The vibrant color traces back to several area quarries, including Concrete Materials’ Sioux Falls Quarry, which has provided construction materials… Keep Reading
